3D Scanners Market Adoption Scenario

The 3D scanners would register a valuation close to US$ 10 Bn by 2030. Consistent shift of professional-level features into highly cost-effective scanners have been significantly oiling the market growth engine. This has improved the compatibility aspect of basic-level products for professional uses, and has brought 3D scanners in the middle price range nearer to industrial-level capacity. Increasing cost-effectiveness has boosted the prominence of 3D scanners in conventional use cases, such as surveying and part inspection, and has made forays into potential applications such as heritage conservation work and denture creation. Straightforward usage driven by advanced software, as well as the introduction of smart manufacturing projects, are further auguring well for the 3D scanners market.

Healthcare and manufacturing industries would remain the primary end users of 3D scanners.

North America is at the forefront of the global 3D scanners market; East Asia to reflect potential investment opportunities.

Key Factors Shaping 3D Scanners Market

Growing Technological Advancements to Boost Market Growth

Numerous technologically-advanced imaging applications are being introduced into the market. To support printing applications and imaging, 3D scanners are an important part of the overall value chain. 3D scanning is excessively used in healthcare applications, and is increasingly being adopted in the media and entertainment industry. In addition, technological advancements have helped end users in depth scanning across various industry verticals with such technologies.

Major players in the global 3D scanners market, such as FARO and Hexagon, have introduced new 3D scanners with automation, high speed, and user-friendly features to gain a major share of the market in the coming years. Thus, the introduction of advanced technologies and industry 4.0 revolution are significant factors driving the growth of the market.

Improved hardware performance along with better Internet connectivity has allowed increased user access to advanced tools from remote locations, particularly hospitals/clinics or research institute departments. Advanced 3D scanner software is moving towards more specialized applications requiring unique post-processing. This includes apps for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, surgical planning, oncology management, radiation treatment, and liver analysis. Customers of advanced 3D scanner software and services now use cloud-computing-based services to host these various applications over the web. Therefore, technological advancements are likely to offer significant opportunities in the 3D scanners market in the near future.

Slump in 3D Scanners Market Owing to COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak

All electronic manufacturers are experiencing the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on their businesses, globally. 3D scanner manufacturers are also experiencing raw material supply disruptions, with five-week shipment delays on an average. In addition, industries such as manufacturing and automotive are major contributors for the growth of the 3D scanners market, but the coronavirus pandemic has impacted these industries significantly. Thus, a significant drop has been seen in the demand for 3D scanners market from these industries.

Most manufacturers are expecting a decline in sales in the first two quarters of 2020, and 65 percent of vendors are expecting business operations to get back to normal by October 2020. Some manufacturers such as Canon Medical Systems are delivering the materials and parts needed to take care of patients. Moreover, companies are also offering static rental solutions to meet clinical needs in such a pandemic situation.

North America & Europe to Hold Major Market Share; East Asia to Grow At Significant Rate

In terms of value, North America accounted for the largest market share of the 3D scanners market in 2019, with the U.S. dominating the region, owing to the high adoption of technology in healthcare and automotive industries in this region. In addition, rising research & development in this field and increasing modeling operations are fueling the growth of the 3D scanners market. East Asia is anticipated to witness significant growth over the coming years, owing to increasing growth opportunities in civil and architectural sectors in this region. Moreover, increasing usage of 3D printing in this region is anticipated to generate additional opportunities for the 3D scanners market, so as to facilitate the process of capturing details of real objects.

3D Scanners Market: Competition Analysis

Leading players in the 3D scanners market are distributing their products majorly via direct sales channels.

Moreover, they are leveraging value added resellers (VAR), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and system integrators to market their product offerings.

Report Metrics

Details

Base year considered

2019

Actual estimates/Historical data

2015 - 2019

Forecast period

2020 - 2030

Forecast units

Value (USD) Mn

Segments covered

Component, Type, Range, End User, and Region

Regions covered

North America (US & Canada), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, BENELUX and the Rest of Europe), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and the Rest of LA), East Asia (China, Japan and South Korea) South Asia & Pacific (India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand and the Rest of South Asia & Pacific), and MEA (GCC, South Africa, Turkey, Northern Africa, and the Rest of MEA)

3D Scanners Market Share by End Use

3D scanners have been triggering step-change transformations in the healthcare sector, owing to increasing scope of applications. They help healthcare organizations upgrade their existing processes accurately and effectively. Integration of 3D scanners and mixed reality (MR) in healthcare spaces incorporates real-time interactive imaging for aiding medical students and professionals in their medical practice. The manufacturing sector has been encountering several issues, including insufficient and inaccurate dimensional control procedures. 3D scanners have emerged as a vital component of modern-day quality control and inspection systems in this end-use industry.

3D Scanners Market Regional Assessment

North America continues to capture a leading tranche of the total 3D scanners market size. Upswing in R&D expenditure in tandem with at-scale deployment of 3D scanning technology in the automotive sector and environmental scanning and modeling operations are driving the regional market growth. Going forward, the East Asia 3D scanners market will experience demand growth from several use cases such as reverse engineering, civil surveying, architecture, and urban topography. FMI reveals that the 3D scanners market in East Asia would inch closer to the North America market in terms of value creation towards the end of the projection timeframe.

* This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in report.

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3D Metrology to Offer Further Growth Spurt

3D metrology software has been making gradual progress, as manufacturing is a crucial aspect of several sectors such as automotive and healthcare, and requires quality assurance, although it accents high infrastructure expense. In addition, the technology finds extensive usage in industries - media & entertainment, aerospace & defense, healthcare, oil & gas, energy, automotive, and manufacturing. Case in point, in the aerospace & defense industry, metrology 3D scanners are leveraged for aerodynamics/stress analysis, quality control/inspection, damage assessment, legacy part reengineering, and design and engineering of aircraft parts.

How Growth will Unfold

Short-range (less than 1m) 3D scanners are widely utilized in automotive and healthcare industries, wherein, accuracy is a top priority. These scanners offer umpteen advantages such as high resolution & accuracy, fast & larger area scanning, and versatility & portability, resulting in their broader adoption. In addition, short-range 3D scanners are cost-efficient, safe, and highly effective for the scanning of individuals and animals. By 2030, stakeholders would reap revenue worth over US$ 4 Bn from these scanners.

* This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in report.

A recent market study published by FMI on the 3D scanners market includes global industry analysis of 2015-2019 and opportunity assessment for 2020-2030, and delivers a comprehensive assessment of the most important market dynamics. After conducting thorough research on the historical as well as current growth parameters, growth prospects of this market are obtained with maximum precision.

3D Scanners Market Taxonomy

The global 3D scanners market is segmented in detail to cover every aspect of the market and present complete market intelligence to the reader.

Readers can find the definition and a detailed taxonomy of the 3D scanners market in this chapter, which will help them understand the basic information about the market. Along with this, comprehensive information pertaining to 3D scanners and their properties are provided in this section. This section also highlights the inclusions and exclusions, which helps readers understand the scope of the 3D scanners market report.

This section explains the value analysis for the global 3D scanners market during the forecast period of 2020-2030. This chapter includes a detailed analysis of the historical 3D scanners market, along with an opportunity analysis of the future. Readers can also find the absolute $ opportunity for the current year (2020), and an incremental $ opportunity for the forecast period (2020-2030). Along with this, the pricing analysis of the 3D scanners market at the regional level has also been provided in this section.

This chapter explains the key macroeconomic factors that are expected to influence the growth of the 3D scanners market over the forecast period. Along with macroeconomic factors, this section also highlights the value chain, supply chain, forecast factors, and value chain analysis of the 3D scanners market. Moreover, in-depth information about market dynamics and their impact analysis on the market have been provided in the successive section.

Based on component, the 3D scanners market is segmented into 3D scanners/hardware, 3D scanning software, and services. In this chapter, readers can find information about key trends and developments in the 3D scanners market and market attractiveness analysis.

Based on type, the 3D scanners market is segmented into portable/handheld, desktop-based, fixed-mount, and robot-mount. In this chapter, readers can find information about developments and key trends in the 3D scanners market.

Based on range, the 3D scanners market is segmented into short range, medium range, and long range. In this chapter, readers can find information about developments and key trends in the 3D scanners market.

Based on end user, the 3D scanners market is segmented into automotive, aerospace & defense, civil & architecture, healthcare, education, manufacturing, media & entertainment, and others. In this chapter, readers can find information about developments and key trends in the 3D scanners market.

This chapter explains how the 3D scanners market is expected to grow across various geographic regions such as North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia and Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa.

This chapter includes a detailed analysis on the growth of the North America 3D scanners market, along with country-wise assessment of the U.S. and Canada. Readers can also find pricing analysis, regional trends, volume analysis, and market growth based on product, Enterprise Size, and countries in North America.

This chapter provides the growth scenario of the 3D scanners market in countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and the Rest of Latin America. Along with this, assessment of the market across target segments has been provided.

This chapter highlights the growth of the 3D scanners market in South Asia by focusing on India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Oceania and Rest of South Asia. This section also helps readers understand key factors that are responsible for the growth of the 3D scanners market in South Asia.

This chapter provides information about how the 3D scanners market is expected to grow in major countries of the Middle East & Africa region, such as GCC Countries, South Africa, Turkey, and the Rest of Middle East and Africa, during the forecast period of 2020-2030.

In this chapter, readers can find detailed information about the tier analysis and market concentration of key players in the 3D scanners market, along with their market presence analysis by region and product portfolios.

In this chapter, readers can find a comprehensive list of prominent stakeholders in the 3D scanners market, along with the detailed information about each company, which include the company overview, revenue shares, strategic overview, and recent developments. Some of the market players featured in the report are Hexagon Ab, Faro Technologies Inc., Nikon Metrology NV, Topcon Corporation, Trimble Inc., Creaform, Inc., 3D Digital Corporation, Perceptron, Inc., and others.